Local First Arizona's For(u)m promotes the growth of civic engagement and pride around thoughtful, sustainable, walkable, and inclusive infill development in the Phoenix metro area, with a particular focus on the Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa urban cores.

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For(u)m is a membership-based program of Local First Arizona dedicated to furthering diverse, context-sensitive and responsible development through infill, adaptive reuse, preservation, and redevelopment. The program serves as an information exchange that organizes and informs development professionals focused on urban infill projects, advocating for a balanced dialog between residents, city government, and business stakeholders.

For(u)m will inform members with access to critical figures in the planning and development realm in order to educate and raise awareness of the urgency on these issues, and to increase coordinated and expedited response times from the development community. Communication will be through a digital newsletter, social media, and optional social and informational gatherings.

For(u)m focuses on the following issues to ensure a strong Arizona economy centered around thoughtful and sustainable development.

More than a glass manufacturer, Western Window Systems prides themselves on their use of innovative technologies, ambitious business model, and a passionate, dynamic workforce. As For(u)m affiliates, Western Window Systems has already provided an invaluable partnership, and will again host the annual Subcontractor Expo.

The National Comedy Theatre is moving into the heart of Downtown Mesa. Relocating to a space right along the lightrail, this top-notch entertainment venue will now be easily accessible to comedy-loving members of the Downtown Mesa community. See what the owners, landowners, and brokers have to say about the benefits of this move.

When Arizona SunRays needed a new home for its expanding, and internationally-renowned, dance and gymnastics classes, it turned to Holly Street Studio, a local architect known for projects with ASU, Heard Museum, and even Gallo Blanco.

Aric Mei of the Parlor teams up with veteran Arizona artist, farmer, and fabricator Matthew Moore for a one-of-a-kind urban farm project at Los Olivos Park, but they need community support to make it final.

Nearly two years into its existence, Local First Arizona's For(u)m program continues its growth at a robust clip. As we prepare for a second edition of the Subcontractor Expo, Local First looks to its growing membership to see what companies are combining forces in building the Phoenix metro's more sustainable, walkable future.

At the beginning of October, For(u)m was proud to partner with the architecture firm Jones Studio to showcase perhaps its most ambitious design project, the adaptive reuse of the historic Monroe Abbey.

In seven short years, The Ranch Mine has moved to define itself as one of the most iconic and acclaimed architecture firms in the Valley. Its latest infill home, Canal House, is already garnering international attention.

In the last few months, LFA For(u)m has added a slew of exciting new members, each filling a unique niche in the local supply chain--from developers to real estate brokers to design-build firms to concrete specialists. Here's a taste of what each brings to the table.